Weighted Average Forecast Data

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To use Weighted Average Forecast Data, double-click a system forecast value on the Manage Product Forecasts tab in Product DRP Management.

Note You must be using the Weighted Average forecast method.

Purpose

View weighted average forecast data.

Overview

Use Weighted Average Forecast Data to display data for the two time buckets set up for the Weighted Average forecast method (used to calculate the system forecast value). The time buckets, value, average, weight, and weighted average amounts are displayed.

For information on setting up the Weighted Average forecast method, see DRP - Forecast Method FAQ.

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Exit

Click this button to close the Weighted Average Forecast Data window.

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Weighted Average Forecast Data

This grid displays data used to calculate the system forecast as a weighted moving average, based on the prior sales history and/or prior order history across two separate time buckets of calendar days, weeks, or months.